> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.staccshare.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a StaccShare Account and Sign In for the First Time

> Step-by-step instructions for creating a free StaccShare account, verifying your email address, and signing in for the first time.

StaccShare accounts are free to create, and getting started takes only a few minutes. This page walks you through the full registration process, email verification, and your first sign-in — so you can start sharing and organizing content right away.

## Creating your account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the sign-up page">
    Navigate to [app.staccshare.com/signup](https://app.staccshare.com/signup) in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your details">
    Fill in your full name, email address, and a strong password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your account">
    Click **Create account**. StaccShare sends a verification email to the address you provided immediately after you submit the form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Open the verification email in your inbox and click **Verify my email**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start using StaccShare">
    You're automatically taken to your StaccShare dashboard — you're in and ready to go!
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If you don't receive the verification email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder. You can also request a new verification email from the sign-in page.
</Note>

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## Signing in

Once your account is verified, sign in at any time from the login page.

1. Go to [app.staccshare.com/login](https://app.staccshare.com/login).
2. Enter your email address and password.
3. Click **Sign in**.

### Forgot your password?

If you can't remember your password, reset it in a few steps:

1. On the sign-in page, click **Forgot password?**
2. Enter your email address and click **Send reset link**.
3. Open the email and click the reset link.
4. Enter and confirm your new password, then save it.

Your password is updated immediately and you can sign in with your new credentials.

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## Single Sign-On (SSO)

StaccShare supports Google SSO so you can sign up or sign in without managing a separate password.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sign up with Google" icon="user-plus">
    On the sign-up page, click **Continue with Google** and authorize StaccShare to access your Google account. Your StaccShare account is created instantly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sign in with Google" icon="arrow-right-to-bracket">
    On the sign-in page, click **Continue with Google**. As long as you're signed into your Google account, you'll be taken straight to your dashboard.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Accounts created via Google SSO don't require a StaccShare password. If you'd like to add one later, you can set a password from **Settings → Security**.
</Note>

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<Tip>
  Now that you're signed in, head over to your [Profile settings](/account/profile) to set up your display name, username, and profile photo so collaborators can recognize you.
</Tip>